MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT (SOLID WASTE) Job at City of Columbia in Columbia

Overview

This position performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of the assigned division or department; and performs other technical work as required. The incumbent works according to set procedures under close supervision. The work is considered heavy in nature and involves lifting, pushing or raising objects, with repetitive force requirements.

The work requires physical abilities to perform essential job functions, including balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, and toxic/caustic chemicals or disease/pathogens. It is dynamic and requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance work to support the operations of the assigned division or department.
• Performs general manual labor tasks as required.
• Assists in maintaining assigned trucks and equipment; performs cleaning, preventive maintenance and simple repair work as required.
• Drives and operates trucks and other vehicles; operates various hand and power tools as necessary to accomplish tasks.
• Installs, tests and repairs service lines.
• Performs duties in accordance with all department policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety.
• Assists co-workers with various duties as required.
• Attends training, meetings, etc., as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• 8th grade education;
• No prior experience;
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring;
• Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard;
• Ability to follow instructions and orders of supervisor;
• Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring little or no prior experience, such as hand tools;
• Ability to perform routine work using common sense;

• Ability to read simple sentences, instructions or work orders; writing simple sentences and completing simple job forms; speaking simple sentences using basic grammar;
• Ability to perform simple, repetitive manual, clerical or operating tasks following a few definite procedures; requires minor short-term planning; requires little attention for accurate results; and
• Ability to guide others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.